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Miller Avenue Construction Update - Week of May 8 - 12, 2017

What happened last week: The contractor continued to install light poles in the center island medians between Locust Avenue and Reed Street and along the south side of Miller Avenue. Work crews continued to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. The contractor continued to make improvements in the Marsh section of the project between Camino Alto and Almonte Boulevard, specifically in front of the Pickleweed and Mill Creek Meadows complexes.

What is happening this week:The contractor continues to install light poles in the center island medians between Locust Avenue and Reed Street and along the south side of Miller Avenue. Work crews continue to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. The contractor continue to make improvements in the Marsh section of the project between Camino Alto and Almonte Boulevard, specifically in front of the Pickleweed and Mill Creek Meadows complexes. Work crews continue to install the bus shelter on the south side of Miller Avenue. The contractor is installing the handrail for the Marsh Bridge.What to expect in the next few weeks:Work crews will continue to install irrigation systems and plant top soil in the center island medians. The contractor will continue to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. Work crews will remove the underground concrete structures in preparation for the Full Depth Reclamation process in the Main Street section of the project between Willow Street and Reed Street/Valley Circle.

NOTE: All forecasted work is contingent on weather. Periods of heavy rain prevent work from occurring and the scheduled work is pushed back accordingly.

The City recommends that motorists:

Add time to your trip and plan ahead

Drive slowly through the construction zone.

Please be courteous to your neighbors and do not to cut through the residential side streets during the construction period.

City and Construction Management staff are making every effort to mitigate impacts during construction and are working with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce to notify local businesses and residents of the planned work. City and Construction Management staff will provide regular updates to the community regarding the project.Stay Informed

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